O Dia da Caça

This is one of the first, if not the first, Brazilian film to enter the criminal/thriller genre, one which, for some reason, was ignored until recently. With a rather complex plot and a lot of action, this thriller takes place mostly in the exotic Amazon region of Brazil. This area borders Peru and Colombia, and therefore lends itself to concentrating the cocaine trade in Brazil.

The plot deals with high level government involvement in the drug trade. Corruption at the upper echelons of government in Brasilia is rampant, and those involved in these illegal activities try their utmost to conceal the partnership, and eliminate all those who may pose a threat. The result of the ever twisting plot is an entertaining thriller, with very unusual characters, in a most exotic setting. Watch for it at a festival near you. The film has been making its rounds in the festival circuit for two years. Worth your time!